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> Dino steering wheels, Do they suck? Update: no, no they don't...
Lavanaut
post Aug 27 2008, 02:42 PM
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I can't find any info on them. Can't find a website for the manufacturer either. I notice they tend to be much cheaper than, say, Momo wheels. Price isn't always an indicator of quality, though they do tend to be related...

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post Aug 27 2008, 03:15 PM
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Aug 27 2008, 01:42 PM) *

I can't find any info on them. Can't find a website for the manufacturer either. I notice they tend to be much cheaper than, say, Momo wheels. Price isn't always an indicator of quality, though they do tend to be related...

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dino is hesitant about selling their wheels for some reason. One "girl" in Florida (according to our "Lady" Carrie) takes the orders and seems to only deal with old established accounts. Strange. We have them in stock though
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post Aug 27 2008, 03:25 PM
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Interesting. Well, since you've handled them (I'm guessing), what's your take on their quality: construction, finish, meterials...?

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post Aug 27 2008, 05:16 PM
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I have a Dino and a few Momos. I think they are very similar really. My wheel has held up very well and I really do not know why they are so much less.
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post Aug 27 2008, 05:22 PM
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I have one that I'm not using ... I prefer the stock wheel.

Its not a bad wheel, at least as good of quality as a Grant.
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post Aug 27 2008, 05:29 PM
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I have a 3 spoke Dino and I love it. It looks good, it's covered in leather and has a high level of quality in its construction. I bought it used on ebay and did so because of its looks and got a good deal on it in terms of cost.

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post Aug 28 2008, 07:18 AM
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I'm running a Dino on my limited and I think it is a great wheel. Fits the hand nicely and looks good too. Well crafted.
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post Aug 28 2008, 07:22 AM
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I've got an older one, and I think its a great wheel.

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post Aug 28 2008, 11:56 AM
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All very interesting, sounds like they're pretty nice wheels after all. Thanks for the input fellas.
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post Aug 28 2008, 12:08 PM
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I (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) my Dino



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post Aug 28 2008, 01:52 PM
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The older Dinos use a 5 bolt pattern. Newer ones use a 6 bolt pattern (like Garolds).

I bought mine as it already had the adapter, horn ring, and Porsche horn button attached.

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post Aug 28 2008, 02:56 PM
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Bought mine new, years ago. I like it over the Momo wheel. Steve


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post Aug 28 2008, 07:37 PM
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On the car when I bought it. A litttle hard on the hands after a long drive, maybe I should try stringback driving gloves...



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post Aug 28 2008, 08:53 PM
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Does anyone know when Dino went from 5 bolt to 6 bolt?

Mine is 5 bolt, and I'd love to know how old it is.

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post Aug 28 2008, 11:07 PM
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Another vote for the Dino! It's great, but since it is smaller than stock it will block your directional indicators and most of your speedo...
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post Jan 20 2009, 03:25 PM
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Finally got mine in, the project got interrupted as I tried to resolve the steering slop I had going on. Got that fixed, got the wheel installed, and am very happy with the result. I like this wheel so much more than the Prototipo I had in my /4, there are finger "indentations" around the entire back surface and I feel much more confident w/ my grip than I did with the Proto.

I hate the horn button though, anyone know where to get a P-logo one for a Dino wheel? The ones you find everywhere for Momo wheels don't fit (ask me how I know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)).

Need to clean the wheel up a bit, but here's a pic:

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post Jan 20 2009, 04:09 PM
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Nice. That's close to the one I have on my car. I like the feel of it.
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post Jan 20 2009, 05:50 PM
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I like the size of mine too. I`m sure that a momo type(w/Porsche crest) horn button will fit. In fact I saw some on e-bay for (buy it now) $14.95 with silver or gold trim.


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post Jan 20 2009, 06:10 PM
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I have had mine for 9 years and i must say it still looks and feels new
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post Jan 20 2009, 06:11 PM
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Hope this isn't seen as a thread hi-jack....sorry if it is.
Does a Formula France wheel suck? I know they aren't cheap to buy. If you like them, I'd really like to trade one for a stock wheel.
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